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Bin Laden widows charged as new probe describes life with Osama bin LadenBin Laden's widows and children are being held at an undisclosed house in Islamabad. Pakistan's Interior minister said they would be placed under house arrest for illegally entering and living in the country.
When Joseph Kony almost came in from the cold: Juba peace talksJoseph Kony showed his face to the world in 2006. Peace talks in the South Sudan city of Juba between 2006 and 2008 held out the promise of an end to Africa's longest insurgency. Here's how they ended.
A kibbutz for careA look at a unique community in Israel, where special people learn about independence and self-worth.
Former Israeli spy chief talks down strike on Iran nuclear sites as 'stupidest idea'Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan gave a lengthy interview to CBS's 60 Minutes just days after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu came to Washington to drum up support for an Iran nuclear strike.
Italian president: UK action 'inexplicable' on Nigerian hostage rescue bidItalian President Giorgio Napolitano called UK action 'inexplicable' in failing to inform his government before launching a botched rescue mission with Nigerian forces that led to the deaths of British and Italian hostages held by a militant Islamist group.
One year after Japan tsunami: Roads repaired, but lives still disruptedOne year after the Japan tsunami, earthquake, and nuclear disaster, many roads are rebuilt and debris is cleaned up. But much remains in flux for residents of the hard-hit northeast coastal zone.
6 men alleged to be LulzSec hackers Tuesday saw the news that the FBI had identified and charged six men allegedly behind the hacktivist group LulzSec. Who are the men that the FBI says are behind LulzSec's mayhem?
Greece to investors: take a haircut so we can get our bailoutFor Greece to receive its second international bailout, private lenders need to agree to a substantial debt write-off. The deadline for an agreement is tonight.
Majority of Israelis oppose a unilateral strike on Iran nuclear programTwo polls that came out this week show that as many as two-thirds of Israelis oppose a strike on Iran nuclear sites even without US support – a step the prime minister has threatened.
- Investors bet on Chavez: Big money in Venezuelan bonds?
Venezuelan bond prices soar as investors see a possible change in the way the country's finances are managed if Chavez isn't reelected, writes guest blogger Miguel Octavio.
Joseph Kony 2012: It's fine to 'Stop Kony' and the LRA. But Learn to Respect Africans.Invisible Children's viral campaign to 'Stop Kony' is a powerful use of social media in activism. But by focusing on what Americans can do, they are undermining the role of Africans.
Iran offers rare praise for 'the Great Satan'Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directed rare praise at the United States, welcoming a speech by President Obama that aimed to cool war rhetoric surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
- Rio's Olympic land grab
From environmental hazards to highway expansion: Residents of Rio's Vila Autódromo slum have heard a slew of reasons why they must move off their land, as Olympic developers move in.
Nigerian government ready for talks with Islamist group Boko HaramBut after a Boko Haram campaign that killed at least 1,000, and a government crackdown that killed the Islamist group's leader, there are questions as to what the two sides can discuss.
Kony 2012: Campaign against African warlord goes viral, now who is he?The Kony 2012 campaign succeeded in making African warlord Joseph Kony infamous, but left out much of the background. Here's Monitor coverage on Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army.
Syria's deputy oil minister defects to protest Assad crackdownAbdo Husameddine's announcement came one day after the top US general said President Barack Obama has asked for a preliminary review of military options in Syria, as the conflict grows increasingly dire.
Syrian refugees huddle in Lebanon: 30 people, one candle, and no foodOne of 30 Syrian refugees sharing a tiny house says many charity workers have visited but never returned. They are among thousands displaced by a Syrian crackdown on a belt of towns near Lebanon.
On International Women’s Day: 12 innovations that are lifting women out of povertyInternational Women's Day (March 8) celebrates women's achievements. Innovative ideas and programs, such as the 12 below, are helping women better care for themselves and their families.
International Women's Day: How it's celebrated around the globe International Women's Day has served for more than a century as a day to honor the achievements of women globally. Here are some ways people are celebrating:
Russia says it won't offer asylum to Syria's AssadBut that doesn't mean that President-elect Vladimir Putin will soften Russia's opposition to intervention in Syria, as the US had hoped.
